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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

The democrats of Rhode Island have
carried that little conservative common
wealth; and their victory is a dem
ocratic victory in deed as well as in
name. They first adopted sound
platform which gracefully endorsed
the administration of President Cleve-
land and demanded the removal of
the barriers to universal suffrage in
Rhode Island, and then placed in nom
nation a first class ticket, headed by
a staunch democrat, John w. Davis,
rs candidate for Governor, and con
Quoted a vigorous, aggressive cam
paign. At the first contest at the
polls on election day, Wednesday,
April 9th, the democratic state ticket
was elected with the exception Of
lieutenant governor, who, although he
had 1870 plurality over his republican
opponent, failed of election by reason
of not having majority vote. The
democrats also elected II senators and
33 assemblymen; and the republicans
~ senators and q assemblymen; while
there was no election in five senate
and Il assembly districts. In the
second Legislative contest the dem
ocrats carried sufficient number of
Legislative districts to give them the
legislature which will elect Il lieuten-
ant governor; and if the pledges made
during the campaign are carried out,
will extend the right of suffrage, and
repeal Little Rhody's present property
and Knownothing qualifications. As
this is the first time democracy has
triumphed in Rhode Island for more
than a quarter Of a century, the dem
ocrats of that state are jubilant over
their achievement. A dispatch from
Newport, Rhode Island, says:
Newport to-day elected its entire
democratic ticket. The staid old town
echoes and re-echOes with deliriOus
cheers, vent to quarter century's
pent up feelings. Every piece of mu
sic in the city was pressed into ser
vice, and Il gigantic celebration is just
beginning Red fire is seen in every
direction. Horns are blowing, drums
are beating, and to sum up the whole
matter, the democracy are celebrating
rs only democrats can"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Resolutions

Passed by Geo. II. Legate Post, No
l25, c. A. r., on the death of comrade
Samuel Bucket.
Comrade Samuel Bucket enlisted in
company E., on the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1862, and served with the reg
iment until its discharge in September
1865. He was a good soldier, anC
since his discharge has been quiet
and peaceable citizen. He died at Lin
den on the 18th day of March, 1887
and was buried at that place on the
Both day of March 1887, with soldierly
honors, by this grand army post, be
it therefore
Resolved, that we regret the unex.
pected death of our late comrade, and
hope and trust that although he will
answer roll call no more, with US here
on earth. that he has been examined
passed muster, and been admitted to
that larger and better grand army
above.
Resolved, that we extend our sym.
pathieS to the family of our deceased
comrade in their bereavement.
Resolved, That the above preamble
and resolution be spread upon the
records of the post, and copy sent
by the adjutant to the family of the
deceased. DELoS 7. BEECH.
SAMUEL. Hooking,
HENRY TYACK,
Comm ee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
WOMEN At THE POLLS.

The Democrat has always believed
that no class of persons are more great
" mistaken than those who hold that
the sureSt and shortest way to promote
temperance, bring about reform in
politics and elevate womanhood, is to
grant to women the right of suffrage.
We believe in according to women
even greater rights than are accorded
to men; but at the same time we be-
lieve the advocacy of granting them
the right Of suffrage is i'll advised. 1t
would not be granting them privilege;
but rather imposing upon them new
and burdenSome duty, the fultillment
of which would scarcely tend to their
advancement. SO far as the exper-
iment of woman suffrage has been
tried the result has not been satisfac-
tory to its advocates. The Milwaukee
Journal thus speaks of the recent at
tempts to inaugurate female suffrage
in Wisconsin and Kansas:
The pleasure of election boards in
some of our cities and villages would,
no doubt, have been greatly enhanced
at the spectacle of heavenly woman
hood offering ballots, had it not been
for the painful necessity that beset
them to say no to the fair applicants.
The mandate of law was imperviouS
TO the witchery of persuasion. No
doubt the side-bo used in two or three
places to hold the precious offerings
was a great relief to the official mind.
Since the va of the thing was equiv
alent to the no, and as the ballot was
not to be counted if it had any effect
on the legal result, it conferred an adj
ded happiness on the election clerks, rs
well as voters. who went through with
the motions"
1T is gratifying to say as to Wis
conSin that our imaginary women
voters We're all respectable ladies; quite
different from a large class who voted
in Kansas. There the scarlet woman
peddled tickets along side of the hon
est women: hobnobbed with negroes
and bootblacks for votes, and went
through all the degradation, dirt and
filth of bitter canvass, The result
shows no marked political change,
The bad element neutraliZed the good;
virtue rubbing against vice was not
improved: and timid. shrinking, deli
cate womanhood, which unaccustomed
coarseness and yulgarity, cannot but
feel itself furnished by such contact,
must now struggle to repel the effects
of over-familiarity for the moment
and retire for season to restore the
moral constitution. 1t was foolish
exposure of all that is best in society
to contamination, and several rows
have followed in the womanly camp
as might have been expected"
Until a majority of the good women
of the land are ready to exercise the
right of suffrage, and ask that the
same be granted them, Legislatures
should make no more experiments in
his direction. The Democrat is loath
to believe that majority of the ladies
of America have any desire to enter
the field of practical politics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Friday. April IS, 1887.

The heavy snow and steady cold
weather of last winter have made the
prospects for crop of fan wheat in the
northwest very bright. In Wisconsin
especially, fall wheat looks very well
for this time of year. The Farmer,
published at st. Paul, Mimi, says:
1T is estimated that the increase in
the acreage of fall wheat in North
western Wisconsin for the present
season is at least Is per cent. The
plant, except on the high knobs, has
been covered by deep layer of snow
during the entire winter The late
thawing weather has removed most OF
that covering, and as the fields become
bare, it appears to be in the best con
dition; the only unpromising spots be
ing on top of the higher elevations
where it is of dead white color, but
with vitality still left in the roots even
there"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

In favor Of r. Sharp's bondsmen
being discharged
lst ward, 100; I'd ward, 11S; total, 30S.
In favor of r. Sharp's bondsmen
paying 25 per cent more
lst ward, %; I'd ward, 48: total, &c
The following preamble and resolu-
ton was then adopted by the council:
Whereas, The result of the election
on the question of Robert Sharp's
bondsmen being discharged in full, or
paying % per cent more on the claim
against them on their settlement with
the city shows 308 votes in favor of
their being discharged against IS votes
in favor of their paying 25 per cent.
more, therefore it is
Resolved, That said vote is accepted
by the council as the wish of the peo-
pie in the matter, and the said bonds
men be and hereby are discharged in
full of all claims against them by the
city.
On motion, it was ordered that the
sum of five hundred dollars more be
and hereby is appropriated toward the
payment of the Seminary loan, making
with the $500 applied for that pur-
pose at the last meeting of the coun-
Gil the sum of two thousand dollars.
and the city treasurer is hereby ordered
to pay the same to the state forthwith.
The city treasurer made his report
of receipts and disbursements for the
year ending March 81, 1887, which was
examined by the council and found
correct.
The total amt receivd during year was s.7, OO5 sc
The " " discussed 2I573 81
Leaving a bal. III treasurer's hands of S. 43l, 80
Which amount was presented by the
treasurer to the council and found to
be on hand, when on motion, said re-
port was accepted and ordered to be
filed.
The council then destroyed by burn
ing the city orders in the treasurer's
hands issued for the year ending March
81, 1887, from No. to 800 inclusive.
except orders Nos. II, SOC; 33, Coo;
$50, $500; 260, 5000; 266, $2.65; 2S7,
1856; 2SS, 1915; 29S, $500; (unpaid),
also Nos. 20S and 224 of 1885. and
from No. 302 to 327, inclusive, of 1886,
except No. 30S, for S1OO, unpaid,
were then taken up and destroyed, in
all amounting to S6,0l095.
The annual report of the board of
education was then taken up and ex-
amined. The school orders paid by
the city treasurer were compared with
the list of orders issued by the school
board, and found to be correct. and on
motion said report was accepted, and
ordered to be filed. School orders
issued from No, l, April LIST, 1886, to
No. 76, March 81, 1887, inclusive, were
destroyed. Order No. "a, for SI.75.
issued in 1885, is yet outstanding.
The street commissioners report for
the year ending April 4, 1887, of ex-
penses on streets and sidewalks was
then presented, read. accepted, and
ordered To be filed.
The following accounts were then
audited and allowed.
Election expenses, inspectors, clerks, con
SbAbtCS 90
Mayor and council, attendance on council
meetings 81 90
Attest CHARLES GILMAN.
W. II. CURRY, Mayor,
City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

A perfectly sound body and a mind
unimpaired are possible only with pure
blood. Leading medical authorities
indorse Ayers Sarsaparilla as the best
blood purifying medicine in existence.
1t vastly increases the working and
productive powers of both hand and
brain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
The President has appointed /;

The President has appointed as COM
missioners to investigate the affairs of
the Pacific railroads. under the act
passed by the last congress, Robert E.
Pattison of Pennsylvania, f. Ellery
Anderson of New York. and David
Littler of Illinois. The first two are
democrats and the latter republican.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
RIDGEWAY.
GIN DE.

Supervisors, Paul Johnson, chairman,
Thomas German, Michael Gillen; as
SCISSOR, John Conway; clerk John Shell
ton; treasurer James Moore, justices
5. 5. Gle; constable, George McBoyle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Boscobel, Nov 10, 1856.
Friend Dresen: The suit of clothes ordered of
you;came to hand and are exactly what want.
20 Who made themr' and "where did you get that
suit" and who got them up?" are questions heard
on all Sides and all admit they fit immense. show
ing that you an artist at cutting well as on
the cornet. Be sure and keep my measure for if
was to move to Chicago New York city
would send to you for my clothes Yours &c
"RAsHE" HuBBEL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
yHE COMMON COUNCIL.
Proceedings OF Meetings held Thursday.
April Z, and Tuesday, April IL.

CITY OF MINERAL POINT, Wis, Apr.
q, 1887.-Pursuant to adjournment a
meeting of the Common Council was
this day held at the council room.
Present, his honor, Charles Gill
mann, Mayor, and Aldermen Allen.
Terrill, Snow and Penhallegon.
The Council then proceeded to can
vass the votes polled at the judicial
election held in the several wards of
the city, on Tuesday, the 9Th day of
April, A. ID. 1887, with the following
result:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Town Officers Elect.

Last week The Democrat published
election returns from all the towns in
the county except Clyde and Ridgeway.
which towns have since reported their
officers elect as follows:
RIDGEWAY.
Supervisors, A. Campbell, chairman,
Patrick Smith, George Farewell; as
SCISSOR, NJ. \. Torphy; clerk, r. j.
Roach; treasurer, Peter Clerkin; JUS
tees, ID. L. Jarvis, VIM. L. Williams,
John +. Strut; constables, Edward
McDermott, Wellington Johnson, s.
III. Jarvis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Mothers, teething and fretful chill
dren need DR.. Arnold's Soothing and
Quieting Cordial. Druggists, 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
City Clerk.

CITY OF MINERAL PoINr. Wis. ADJ.
l., lSS7.-A special meeting of the
Common Council was this day held at
the council room.
Present his Honor, Charles Gilman,
mayor, and aldermen Allen. Penhal-
Logon, Terrin, LaMalle.
The minutes of the previous meet
ings were then read and approved.
The city cleek then presented his
annual report which was read, accepted
and ordered to be filed.
To his honor the Mayor and the Com
mon Council of the City of Mineral
Point:
GENTLEMEN: - In accordance with
the provisions of the City Charter, |
have the honor to submit this nv re-
port of the receipts and disbursements
of the city for the year ending April
l.. 1887:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
TESTIMONIALS.
DnlpnYille Wis

DOdgeVlIIe, WIS.
Mr.. Adam Dresen, Dear Sir: l ana well suited
with the suit of clothes purchased of you over
year ago. The quality of goods has proved ex-
cellent and better fit could not be possible
think. will soon call on you for another suit
as know you can please me. Respy yours,
+, W. SCHELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

DodgevilIe Sept. 16. 1885,.
Mr.. Dresen, Dear Sir: received my clothes
also your card and am well pleased. Everybody
likes them aHd think they good adger-
tisement. | am much obliged to you for such a
good fit. Yours Resp'y SEPH WILLIAMS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
FROM PROF. HAMMILL.

New Orleans, La. Dec 20, 1886.
Mr. Adam Dresen, My Dear Sir: The clothes
came all right and fit splendidly. l have had
clothes made by the best tsilors in Chicago, Gin
cinnati and other cities but never had any that
fit me so perfectly as those you made. May you
be successful in your business. Gours Respy.
S. S. HAMMILL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Fan Claire Wis October I, l,

Eau Claire, Wis, October II, 1886
Adam Dresen, Dear Sir: Your letter came TO
hand in due time. The suit arrived safely.
wore it yesterday and everybody said it was an
elegant fit wish you could see it; but that will
have to be deferred.
Enclosed find order for S40 the amount of
your bill. l think a suit like mine would have
cost at least $50 here and not have as good fit
AS long as you continue to give as good satisfac-
ton as you have i'll the past l shall certainly
promise you my future patronage. Hoping to
hear from you again and thanking you for your
kindness, Iremain. Yours Truly, J. PHILLIPS
Civil Engineer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Facts: That the greatest evils have often
had their rise from causes which were
deemed, originally, Of too little Importance
10 occasion solicitudc; aud that fatal re-
suits proceed from the neglect of trivial
ailments. Philip G. Raymond, Duluth.
MIMI, writes: 50 Ayers Sarsapariila cured
me Of Kidney Complaint, from which |
had suffered u. years. The transmission
OF a message oyera
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Lancaster. June 90, sc.
Mr.. Adam DreSen, Dear Sir: Ny suit came o. X.
on Saturday evening, and they were voted sue
cess by the entire family. They suit" me per-
feCtly. Respectfully, +. W. MCNAIE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
important Discoveries

which astonish the world, but there has
been no discovery, in science or medicine.
more important than that Of Ayers Com
pound Extract of Sarsaparill.a, which has
restored health and strength to thousands
Benz. F. Tucker, Pensacola, Fla, writes:
" Ayers Sarsaparilla cured me of Liver
and Bilious troubles, when everything else
failed.- The usefulness of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Dodgeville, Wis.
Dear Sir: Everything is o. X. could not be
better. You can depend on me for further pat
ronage. Yours respectfully, II. PERKINS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Montfort, Wis, July IS, 1886.
Adam Dresen, Sir: IneloSed please find draft
for $500. The clothes fit all OK.
Yours, 7. j. DAVIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
TWO FINE STATIONS,
Black Flyer 81 Farmers Glory,

VIII stand during the season of 1887 as follows :
At home ~ miles soufhes 1t OF Mineral Point on
Monday of each week; at John Shorts, II miles
souneest Of the Yellowstone church on tuesday
and Wednesday forenoon; at william Walkers
barn. city OF Mineral Point on Saturday
For description. penigYee and terms see large.
posters. The horses are well bred and their ap--
pearance speaks for itself
81 ALBERT W. JACKA, Owner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
Telegraph

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legs; was also afflicted with boils. After
taking three bottles of Ayers Sarsaparilla
my blood circulates freely. and have no
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

THIS SPACE Is RESERVED FOR J. DELLER, WHOSE
NEW LARGE ADVERTISEMENT WILL APPEAR
NEXT WEEK.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15

Passed by Geo. H. Legate Post, No.
l25, G. \. r., on the death of comrade
Samuel Bucket
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-04-15
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-11
ENJOY LTFE.

What truly beautiful world we live I'M
Nature gives us grandeur of mountains,
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of enjoyment. We can desire no better
when in perfect health; but how often do
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-11
Prompt Payment.

The little son of Mr. Samuel e. Bright,
whose death was noticed day or two
ago in the CAPITAL, was insured in the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
represented by Mr. J. M. Morris agent, for
this city, who paid the claim in twenty
four hours after death. The promptness
with which this company pays its claims
should commend il to every one seeking
good, safe and prompt-paymenti insurance
company. The payments in this COM
pany are collectable weekly, the premiums
averaging from five to ten cents accord
ing to age, and prompt payments after
death as in the above case. 1t has been a
blessing TO many poor families in this
community the past year who were be-
reft of their children by that dreadful dis
ease diphtheria, when policy in the
Metropolitan was the only source of COM
fort to them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-11
Opening of Bay Ridge To-day.

This morning the steamer Theodore
Weems made her 6rst trip to Bay Ridge
AMI the first excursion to that place this
season. This pleasa mt re sort-one of the
most convenient and beautiful on the
Chesapeske-is this year under the man.
agement of the Baltimore and Ohio R4il
road, and numerous are the improvements
since last year A new dancing pavilion
has been erected, besides many smaller
ones for the use of picnic psrti, s. The
shrubbe-y has grown great deal in the
past year, making abundance 0 shade.
Manager Colvin, the late genial manager
of the Viaduct Hotel at the Raley House,
If the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, is Ia
charge of the tel at Bay Ridge-a
guarantee that 1t will be coniu tel in a
first-class style. The season wi oren
early In the week.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-06-11

The Academy exercises closed last
night with the June Ball which was held
in the Armory at the rear of the mess hall.
A full description Of the ball room was
given In last nights CAPITAL. As is us
ually the case on such occasions the room
was crowded and 10 dance meant to be
ioStled about at will by the tide of human
ity that was constantly surging into the
ballroom. The decorations never looked
prettier, the music never was sweeter and
the dresses of the ladies never were more
costly and handsome than on the occasion
of the farewell of 'SS TO 81. The pro-
grams which were neat and pretty were
well designed. The card containing the
dances, twenty-five in all, were shielded
by various colored satin ribbon mounted
on which was a representation of the fig
ure head Of the u. S. Ship Delaware
that is so familiar TO all who visit the
Academy grounds. The card proper was
adorned with sketch from the Academy
grounds taking in the Chapel, Cadet
Quarters and the ships. The scene was
by moonlight and in the moon could be seen
'"S1" and in the water below IS, the de-
sign was very unique. An improvement
on former balls could be noticed in the
change of management in the supper room
which on former occasions had only been
thrown open at stated time, but on this
occasion was open throughout the even
ing. Another change was noticed in the
arrangement of small tables instead of a
few extended ones. The menu consisted
of salads, coffee, chocolate, cream, straw
berries, fruit, &C., &c. Among the prom
inent persons were Secretary and Mrs. w.
G. Whitney of Washington. Mrs. Whit
ney wore a white MORE silk with point
lace draperies and diamond ornaments
The class of SO may congratulate them.
selves on the success of the Farewell to
81 which was one of the finest balls ever
given at the Naval Academy.